Gardener & Grounds Assistant - Guildford
- Recruiter
- Alexander Hotels & Utopia Spas
- Location
- Guildford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 27 Mar 2018
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
GARDENER & GROUNDS ASSISTANT
The Place
Barnett Hill Hotel is the newest member of the Alexander Hotels family joining the Group in September 2016.
Barnett Hill is a beautiful Queen Anne style property, built in 1905, set within 26 acres of lovingly maintained gardens and woodlands, sitting in the heart of the Surrey Hill area of outstanding natural beauty just outside Guildford, Surrey. This idyllic location is 15 minutes from Guildford town and 45 mins from Central London.
Exciting refurbishment and redevelopment plans currently underway are transforming this venue into a beautiful Country House Hotel. The Hotel including all bedrooms have been completely refurbished and updated with work currently underway on the Mews building to increase the number of bedrooms to 54 in total. Our first AA inspection has resulted in 4 Stars for the Hotel and 2 Rosettes for dining being awarded, so we are well on the way!
Please see our website for details of the hotel and the facilities and pictures of the stunning grounds and location.
The Role
You will assist our Head Gardener in ensuring the maintenance and presentation of the gardens, grounds and external areas of the property are always looking attractive, cared for and tidy. They create a welcoming first impression and pleasant outside environment for hotel guests and visitors.
Duties include;
- Completion of all gardening duties and tasks ensuring all borders and planted areas are well presented
- Cut all lawns and care for edges as directed by the Head Gardener
- Ensure all driveways and parking areas are clean and well maintained
- Care for all pots/planters and plant with seasonal displays where directed by the Head Gardener
- Ensure all paths are swept, well maintained and in good safe repair
- Carry out seasonal pruning, hedge trimming, planting and leave clearing as required
- Liaise with external grounds contractors as directed by the Head Gardener
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance and security of all tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles used on the grounds/gardens
- Working in a safe way taking care to ensure guest safety and comfort at all times in the scheduling and completion of tasks
Requirements
- Passionate gardener and grounds person
- Enthusiastic working outside throughout the year with good level of fitness and stamina for outside working
- Methodical and well managed working methods to ensure all priority areas are maintained and well presented throughout the week
- A smart person with a friendly disposition when meeting guests in the grounds
- A tidy and methodical worker
- Ability to work 40 hrs, 5 days per week including some weekends. 8.00am to 4.30pm
Benefits
GBP16,286.40 per annum
- 4 weeks holiday
- 8 Bank holidays
- Free car parking
- Employee uniform
In addition a range of other company benefits are also offered including:
Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
Discount off all food & beverage at all hotels
Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme In additional you will enjoy a range of other benefits when you celebrate your 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr anniversary including; your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service related holiday